Epidemiologist

Job Posting Important Recruitment Information for this vacancy Job Posting closes: October 21 st , 2026

Required documents uploaded by: October 21 st , 2026

Kansas Department of Health and Environment: Our agency is led by Secretary Janet Stanek, who was appointed by Gov. Kelly in Dec 2021. KDHE is comprised of three divisions: Public Health, Environment, and Health Care Finance (which includes the State’s Medicaid program, KanCare). We are the only agency in the nation to have these three entities under one roof which allows us to take a holistic approach to improving and protecting the health and well-being of all Kansans.

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http://www.kdhe.ks.gov/ About The Position

• Who can apply: Anyone (External).
• Classified/Unclassified Service: Unclassified
• Full-Time/Part-Time: Full-Time
• Regular/Temporary: Regular
• Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm (Flexible schedules available)
• Eligible to Receive Benefits: Yes
• Veterans' Preference Eligible: Yes
• Sponsorship:KDHE does not provide sponsorship for this position.

Compensation:

• Hourly Pay Range: $27.51 - $31.82
• Salary can vary depending upon education, experience, or qualifications.

Employment Benefits Comprehensive medical, mental, dental, vision, and additional coverage Sick & Vacation leave Work-Life Balance programs: parental leave, military leave, jury leave, funeral leave Paid State Holidays (designated by the Governor annually) Fitness Centers in select locations Employee discounts with the STAR Program Retirement And Deferred Compensation Programs Visit the Employee Benefits page for more information…

Position Summary & Responsibilities Position Summary: The position (K0241676)

We are seeking an epidemiologist within our Infectious Disease and Epidemiology Response Section to support the influenza and vaccine preventable disease (VPD) programs in Kansas by overseeing vaccine preventable disease investigations, analyzing surveillance data and detecting clusters/outbreaks. This position will oversee Kansas’s participation in the U.S. Outpatient Influenza-like Illness Surveillance Network (ILINet). This position permits a hybrid in-office/remote work schedule.

Job Responsibilities may include but are not limited to the following:

• Participate in the epidemiologist on-call rotation providing 24-hour technical assistance to the general public, local health departments, and healthcare professionals.
• Provide technical assistance to LHDs for investigation of complex or unusual infectious disease cases and outbreaks, including providing guidance on how to conduct investigations.
• Coordinate with external partners who participate in ILINet and other enhanced viral respiratory surveillance projects.
• Review investigation data for completeness and quality for VPDs and participate in enhanced surveillance activities to ensure understanding of current risk factors for VPD infection.
• Utilize geospatial software to detect clusters/outbreaks of VPDs.
• Educate partners on VPDs and VPD investigations.

Qualifications

• Education:

• High School/GED

• Master of Public Health or other master’s program related to public health and epidemiology. Education may be substituted with equal or equivalent experience, determined by the agency

• Licensing & Certification:

• Valid Driver's License - Incumbent is required to have and maintain a valid driver's license when operating a state vehicle, a private vehicle, or a rental vehicle for the benefit of the State.

• Minimum Qualifications:

• Master of Public Health or other master’s program related to public health and epidemiology. Education may be substituted with equal or equivalent experience, determined by the agency

• Preferred Qualifications:

• Master of Public Health with concentration in epidemiology

• Experience in applied epidemiology in a public health agency

• Experience or training in infectious disease surveillance; specifically, implementation of prevention and control measures

• Ability to conduct comprehensive analyses of disease surveillance data using SAS or R (preferred) or other statistical packages

• Proofreading, editing, attention to detail

• Ability to establish and maintain relationships with colleagues and outside partners

• Ability to communicate effectively with others

• Familiarity of an electronic disease surveillance system

• Post-Offer, Pre-employment Requirements:

• Kansas Tax Clearance Certificate: A valid Kansas Tax Clearance Certificate is a condition of employment for all employees of the State of Kansas. Applicants (including non-residents) who receive a formal job offer for a State job, are required to obtain a valid Tax Clearance within ten (10) days of the job offer. A Tax Clearance can be obtained through the Kansas Department of Revenue who reviews individual accounts for compliance with Kansas Tax Law. If you have a missing tax return(s) or you owe taxes to the State of Kansas, please know that the Kansas Department of Revenue will work with you. The Kansas Department of Revenue can set you up on a payment plan to receive a Tax Clearance so you can get a job working for the State of Kansas. The Kansas Department of Revenue can be contacted at 785-296-3199. Kansas Department of Revenue - Tax Clearance Frequently Asked Questions

Recruiter Contact Information Name: Kyle Sanders

Email: [email protected] Mailing Address: 1000 SW Jackson St. Suite 580 Topeka, KS 66612

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DD214 (if you are claiming Veteran’s Preference)

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• Resume
• Cover Letter

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PLEASE NOTE : The documentation verifying a person's eligibility for use of this preference should not be sent along with other application materials to the hiring agency but should be sent directly to OPS. These documents should be sent either by fax to (785)296-7712, scanned and emailed to [email protected], or can be mailed/delivered in person to:

ATTN: Disability Hiring Preference Coordinator

Office of Personnel Services

Landon State Office Building

900 SW Jackson, Rm 401

Topeka, KS 66612

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